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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17-24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who gave Skeeter her nickname?
(a) Constantine.
(b) Her father.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her brother, Carlton.

2. Where does Skeeter go in chapter 19 to cool off in the overwhelming heat?
(a) Hilly's house.
(b) The Cadillac.
(c) The house.
(d) The local department store.

3. Why does Minny think she no longer has a job with the Footes at the end of chapter 17?
(a) Celia's mother-in-law fired her.
(b) Celia told her she was fired.
(c) Hilly Holbrook told Celia the truth about Minny and Celia fired her.
(d) Johnny Foote found her in the house and fired her.

4. What chronic condition does Skeeter's mother suffer from at the beginning of the novel?
(a) Diabetes.
(b) Multiple sclerosis.
(c) Cystic fibrosis.
(d) Stomach ulcers.

5. Why does Pascagoula tell Skeeter in chapter 19 that no one would work for her mother except her?
(a) Her affiliation with the Daughters of the Revolution.
(b) Her refusal to pay a fair wage.
(c) Her treatment of Skeeter.
(d) Her treatment of Constantine.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who visits the Phelans in chapter 9?

2. What news does Elizabeth Leefolt announce to Skeeter and Hilly in chapter 12?

3. Who shows up at Skeeter's door and surprises her in chapter 13?

4. What point of view is used in this novel?

5. What is Skeeter's christian name?

(see the answer key)

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